#Youth Ministry clinic

[mostlyfrommemory]

Apostolic Youth Ministry

I never really think about who may read whatever you want to call what I write, until I meet them in person and they tell me. If you are in Youth Ministry today I want to speak directly to you.

Sarah and I drove from Alabama to Virginia this last weekend to attend the funeral of a man who had been a young person while we were leading youth ministry. Being there and seeing the teenagers-now grown people with families-whom we spent nearly every Friday night of our 20s with brought back a flood of memories. I love those people. And I still recognize a familiar connection that is not easily…

[allthecanadianpolitics]

B.C. will soon become the first province in Canada to remove outdated gendered and binary language.

Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation introduced legislation to “correct outdated language by amending more than 2,300 instances of outdated gendered and binary terms from 21 ministries across 210 provincial statutes,” according to a release from the province.

Some of the changes include terms such as “he/she” or “sister/brother,” and those will be replaced with gender-neutral alternatives.

In addition, terms such as “chairman” or “workmen” will be updated to refer to the “chair” or “workers.”

“Trans and non-binary people, particularly youth, can be erased by laws that use only he and she,” said Adrienne Smith, litigation director at the Catherine White Holman Wellness Society trans legal clinic. “This change signals to those people that they are important, and that they are included and protected by the law.” [...]

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Tagging: @politicsofcanada

[zenlesszonezero]

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[midnightraine131]

Love Letters from the Skies to the West Coast Chapter 7 - Sixteen & Wild

Pairing: Armin Arlert/Annie Leonhart

Tags: Fluff, Eventual Romance, Eventual Smut, Teenage Love, Awkward First Times, Slow Burn, POV Armin Arlert, Bottom Armin Arlert, Wet Dreams

Warning: R18 contains sensitive topics

Summary: They say the most judgmental people are those who attend church on Sundays. Despite growing up in a Christian household, Armin Arlert felt overburdened by the pile of ministry activities assigned to him. So he made a pact with himself to never follow in his father's footsteps and become a pastor. With the goal of saving enough money to persuade his parents to let him move to another state after high school, he started accepting paid essay projects in school in secret. Everything in Armin's busy life seemed manageable until he met Annie Leonhart, a Californian girl whose parents had moved her against her will to Vermont. Upon discovering Armin's secret business, Annie approached him with a unique request- to write love letters for a long-distance lover. To craft the perfect love letters, she would help Armin embark on a journey of firsts— his first kiss, first hug, first date, and first everything in a relationship.

A week had passed since the camp. Usually, after big events like this, the youths would have a week of rest from their ministry duties in the church. As a result, Armin had ample time to finish all the essays in his backlog, draft half of Annie’s letter, clean his room, bathe the kitten, complete his assignments for the weekend, summarize the topics he would discuss in the Bible studies, and submit them to the church leader. For him, nothing was more satisfying than seeing all these tasks finished on a Friday night.

Having a Saturday without much to do was something new for him. His parents weren’t blasting worship songs on the stereo at seven in the morning or barging in to force him to come down and eat breakfast with them. He took this chance to finish his devotion for the day.

Besides his usual routine being disrupted, waking up without seeing Annie next to him made him feel like he was missing something. Lately, more clients had been coming into the clinic, so Hange asked Annie to work a half-day shift today. Armin considered dropping by later to see her—but then what? Bring her food? Ask her to go to the mall with him? Hang out in the treehouse? Was it considered asking her for a friendly date?

Maybe not today.

She was probably tired after working the whole week following the exhausting days at the camp.

Armin shook his head, forced himself out of bed, and locked his window before taking a fresh towel from the cabinet. He switched on the heater before stepping into the bathroom.

Examining his hair, he found it annoyingly frizzy but decided it might not need a wash today since he had no plans to go out. He sprayed dry shampoo on his hair, massaging his scalp until he was satisfied before brushing the strands with his powdery fingers. He took one black elastic band to tie his hair up, noticing it had grown a bit longer now that the tie could hold it more tightly, though some shorter strands still escaped and fell to his ears and cheeks. He glanced at the mirror to examine his appearance. His long hair, soft features, and petite frame made him look fragile. He didn't need to wonder why Annie liked him.

[lboogie1906]

President Joseph Nyumah Boakai (November 30, 1944) is a Liberian politician who is the president of Liberia after winning the 2023 general election. He served as the 29th vice president of Liberia (2006-18). He served as the Minister of Agriculture (1983-85). He ran unsuccessfully for president in 2017.

He was born in Lofa County. He is married to Kartumu Boakai and they have four children. He is a Baptist and a deacon of the Effort Baptist Church.

He supervised and financed a 7-mile rural village road construction near Warsonga in Lofa County. He worked with the Federation of Liberian Youth and the Danish Youth to construct a school for 150 students and a clinic for a community of 10 villages. He was active in organizing and fundraising for the rural electrification of Foya Kama, Northern Liberia.

He consulted with several institutions including serving as Chief Technical Advisor on Agriculture Policy, Ministry of Agriculture. He reviewed and evaluated the Liberian 1986 proposed Green Revolution and FAO World Bank 1986 Agricultural Sector Review Document and evaluated AMSCO, Amsterdam Funded training program for projects in Uganda and Tanzania.

He is the owner of LUSU Resource Corporation and co-owner of AGROMACHINES Liberia.

He has served on many boards, including as chairman of Liberia Finance and Trust Corporation, chairman of the board of Star Radio, founding member of LOIC, member of the board of the Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary, founding member of Bethesda Christian Mission, founding organizer-African Methodist Episcopal University, founding organizer of the C.W.A. Methodist University, Ambassador of the Liberia YMCA, president of LUSU Resource Corporation, and ex-president of the Monrovia Rotary Club.

He was the president of the Liberian Senate. He performed supervisory functions over the Liberia National Lotteries, the Liberia Marketing Association, the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment, and the National Commission on Disarmament Demobilization Resettlement and Reintegration.

He graduated from the University of Liberia with a BS in Business Administration. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #alphaphialpha

[lunarsilkscreen]

NA: Extraordinary Forgetfulness

When I was young I was extraordinarily forgetful. It was just how I was. Later I learn that this is related to some sort of ADHD or Autism. BUT. That's not the whole story.

I'm a Video Game enthusiast. One day I was requested to bring in a SNES-Mini to work for a holiday party. Normally I would be all over this. A chance to play games at work.

And I completely forgot... This isn't something I had done since before I enlisted... I've experienced mental fatigue and fog before, but this kind of forgetfulness isn't something I experienced in... Forever. When did it start back up?

My youth had a slurry of negative influences, and in all my self-examination I couldn't nail down any single thing. And my family and whomever else had an influence couldn't solve it.

I was expected to figure out how to solve a lot of problems most kids shouldn't've. My family members can tell you just how routinely forgetful I used to be. And to an extent, I still am.

But during depressive episodes it's so much worse.

Some a* said: "You forget youre a men all the time." Butch, I'm more manly than you and I rejected my manliness...

So what is *this* depression? Vitamin-D deficiency? I don't think that's the whole story. It's a part of it. Going from a mainly outdoor job to an indoor job is. But I was also really depressed when I was younger, and outdoors more.

Somebody said it's puberty. Puberty makes you depressed especially when it initially boots up.

That doesn't explain the entire first 24 years of my life. As many as 4 years of my life, maybe. But the other twenty? That's a drop in the bucket.

Let me clarify: Depression isn't being unhappy. It's not being sad. It's the inability to feel most emotions. This includes a commonly noted observation of people unable to feel the *reward cycle* from a completed job.

Depression looks closer to that *robot persona* stereotypically linked to autistic people. I'm not saying that depression and autism have a causal link. I'm noting an observation.

Because you can't feel and process any emotions, that leaves you in a perpetual fugue state. Not one where you lost your identity, but one where you can't build one.

If I was to suggest a link between the Trans and Detrans experience, it would be this perpetual depressive state that doesn't clear up ever. And being told that it's just typical. "Life is perpetual suffering, if you're not depressed, you're doing it wrong."

Simultaneously, that's why people will cling to which ever depiction that shows people *happy*. Something I've seen from teens cling Youth-Ministries, Drugs, or any other *promise* that the pain *can* end.

It's not the promise of being perpetually happy, it's the promise of being able to experience [not suffering] for a moment. And there's a difference.

That doesn't afford a one-size fits all solution. This could be abuse, oppression, or just life experiences (death). This could be internal, such as clinical depression and being trans, or having a hormonal or dietary imbalance. Even a lack of sleep that relates to your circadian rhythm.

So the question really is; When did *that* depression clear up for me the first time? That would be from the stability and security offered to me by the military, as well as the ability to pursue self-substantiation.

To be clear; it didn't go away--it only eased everything else that prevented me from being able to address it. I still had social anxiety and an inability to confirm without intentionally suppressing emotions to do so.

And those emotions didn't stay at that level, they increasingly got worse and worse as I dealt with them the only way I knew how. Especially as my level of responsibility rose.

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

Voices from Gaza - Episode 5 - With Hamas Under Attack, Can It Govern Gaza?

Based on what we can see, Hamas is not above ground here. We don't see anyone -- not even the police. The economics ministry used to impose order on the shops. The shops are still here, but there's no inspection. Any conflict among civilians, there's no government.

Everyone piles into the bread stores, schools, and clinics, with no officials or protectors. As youth activist, we've formed youth organizations to provide some help to civilians in the schools, to the displaced and the wounded.

We provide aid by way of our friends in the U.S., Africa, and European countries. We're forming youth councils and defense committees to organize people in the bread lines, or other stations.

Right now, though, most of our organizational work is confined to UNRWA institutions, (U.N. refugee agency) all of them located in schools due to the danger we face in the streets. Because of the intensive bombing, we can't walk the streets to organize people's affairs.

[muutosarchive]

If you had to choose a sin that represents Secundo and/or Copia best, which would you choose and why?

for secundo it's definitely lust. maybe not for the reasons you might think. of course, secundo is a hedonist by nature. i think he is probably more-so than the others, though terzo is a rival in that. of course his main coping mechanism is sex, & he doesn't consider it an addiction but clinically it may be considered as such. it's his largest vice for a reason. learned behavior, from nihil. though, the mistake here is to just think of lust as sexual desire. it's about longing for things. lusting for power, money, or -- truly anything. the actual definition is more along the lines of: a psychological force producing intense desire for something, or circumstance while already having a significant amount of the desired object. he's very into his art, his alcohol - he's a collector of fine things. he also longs to be taller, to be better looking... for youth, i suppose. though this theme is central in my headcanons for him. whether it was longing for a relationship with his father, for more attention, for his powers to go away --- for him to be able to utilize them, more effectively. longing to know his mother, longing to be loved. a lot of the things he kept inside for the good of his brother, or for lack of ability to communicate or work through the emotions effectively.

copia gets good old envy. pain at the sight of another's good fortune, stirred by "those who have what we ought to have". sounds about right. a little on the nose. there's evidence that some who envy, begin to emulate those they do envy. one may draw comparison between copia's stage persona - his speeches - to terzo. not to mention, even while cardinal he one upped terzo (& the previous papas) 10x over. he kept adding musicians, upgraded the stage, added costume changes & did make an immediate change to the ghoul's outfits/masks. (before the eventual HUGE changes). he wanted to have everything the old papas had, & more. i personally believe copia has always imagined himself being papa, from the moment he found out who his father was. i think he also very much envied his 'brothers' for having their father in their lives (though he never understood what that really meant, or that nihil wasn't really around). he didn't know much outside the ministry, but any child who spoke of a 'mother'. any child like terzo who were treated special by the sisters, & by the other children. & knowing he was different from them was never easy either, so he always wanted to be like the other kids. there's also other little thematics. i personally headcanon that copia wounded his own eye to look like his brothers & his father, so that also slips into the emulation category. in copia's main verse i play with the first type of envy - the benign envy. & in his darker timeline i created, i played with his malicious envy. so i think in his main verse, the envy motivated him to be a better person and to succeed. it's why he was so highly decorated as a cardinal, & why he was ultimately the next in line for what should have been his birthright. he worked for it. (with help from mommy, of course). in his alternate universe, he wanted to bring down the other papas including nihil, even at his own cost. he conspired with his mother & put in heavy groundwork, to get where he is.

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[hotzimbabwejobs]

Zim-TTECH Seeks DREAMS Program Nurse (Harare)! - October 2024

Are you a passionate nurse with a heart for adolescent health? The Zimbabwe Technical Assistance, Training & Education Center for Health (Zim-TTECH) is looking for a DREAMS Program Nurse in Harare. The role: Provide youth-friendly clinical services for sexual health & HIV prevention. Educate & empower adolescents to make informed decisions. Collaborate with the Ministry of Health & local…

[cmitimesnews-blog]

Medical Students Wishing to Study in GeorgiaMedical Students Wishing to Study in Georgia Should Have Adequate knowledge About Medical Practice Rules in Georgia.

Medical students wishing to study in Georgia must have a comprehensive understanding of the country's medical practice rules and regulations. Studying medicine abroad involves more than just academic learning; it requires familiarity with the legal and ethical framework of the country where the student intends to practice or complete their education.

Innocent students and parents often realize this deception only after they reach a foreign country and face difficulty in practicing as an independent doctor.

In Georgia, any student who has completed a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and a one-year internship is allowed to work as a junior doctor assisting a senior doctor. Most of them do not fulfil the criteria required for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) and struggle to obtain a medical licence to practice in India.

MBBS Study in Georgia: Understanding Georgian Law

According to Georgian law, medical graduates have the right to work as a junior doctor, a position that can be held by an MBBS graduate from a state-recognized higher medical institution who performs duties according to the instructions (Article 5 – Georgia’s Law on Medical Practice). To pursue a postgraduate residency course and obtain the right to independent medical practice, one must pass the Unified State Certification Exam (Article 17, Georgia’s Law on Medical Practice).

To practice medicine, students must pass the National Medical Council examination to obtain a license. Medical ethics, patient rights, and legal responsibilities are also key components of the legal framework that students must understand to comply with Georgian healthcare standards.

Santosh Biradar, a practicing lawyer from Hyderabad, is trying to create awareness about foreign medical education. “Medical colleges in Georgia provide license for ‘independent practice’ only after a total of 9 years of education in the country. Agents claim that after completing a 5-year MBBS course (known as MD in Georgia) and an additional year of internship, the student will get a license to practice. “To obtain the right to independent medical practice, students will have to spend 9 years in Georgia within the 10 years as per the timeline set by the NMC for completing a medical degree abroad and pass the FMGE in India,” says Biradar.

MBBS Study in Georgia: Clinical Duties Under Guidance

On August 9, 2024, the Georgian Embassy in India informed Indian students about the recent changes implemented by the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia regarding the medical education framework. The communication indicated, “According to Article 14 of the Law of Georgia on Medical Practice, graduates of the MD program (equivalent to MBBS in India), called junior doctors, are allowed to perform the responsibilities of a physician.

In the absence of a certified physician, a junior doctor is authorized to independently provide emergency medical assistance.” The communication further stated, “All the above-mentioned points clearly demonstrate that the medical education system in Georgia follows the updated regulations of the NMC.”

MBBS Study in Georgia: Strict NMC Rules

The Indian Embassy in Armenia (which also has Georgia under its jurisdiction) has issued advisories and RTI responses about Georgia’s medical education system. After completing undergraduate medical education, students are required to pass the NPDQE exam to continue postgraduate studies and residency, following which the right to ‘independent medical practice’ is granted by the Ministry of Health of Georgia.

The response shared by the Indian Embassy in Yerevan, Republic of Armenia states, “To obtain a license to practice medicine in Armenia and Georgia, it is mandatory to have postgraduate in a particular field. The duration of postgraduate varies as per the specialization course which can range from one to four years.”

Georgia’s medical graduates cannot be compared to Indian MBBS doctors who are eligible to work independently in OPDs. In a session of Parliament in 2023, former health minister Mansukh Mandaviya stated that India will not accept any foreign-returned student who has not obtain a license from the nation in which they completed their degree.

[jackevans2023]

Elevating Your Calling: Pursuing Catholic Masters Programs 

For many Catholics, faith is a cornerstone of life. It shapes their values and aspirations. This desire to deepen their understanding and contribute more meaningfully to the Church often leads individuals to consider pursuing higher education. Catholic masters programs provides a unique opportunity to combine intellectual growth with a deeper exploration of the Catholic faith. Here you can explore how you can pursue online catholic graduate programs.  

A Spectrum of Opportunities  

Theology 

This program focuses on the core tenets of Catholicism, exploring scripture, tradition, and contemporary theological thought. It equips individuals for roles in religious education, pastoral ministry, or further academic pursuits.  

Liturgical Studies 

This program focuses on the Church's liturgy, its history, theology, and practical application. Graduates can be instrumental in enriching parish liturgies and promoting a deeper understanding of the sacraments.  

Catechetics and Ministry 

Catholic masters programs equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to effectively share the Catholic faith with others. Graduates can find rewarding careers in catechesis, youth ministry, or adult faith formation.  

Catholic Social Teaching 

The program explores the Church's social teachings on issues like poverty, justice, and peace. Graduates can use their knowledge to advocate for social change and promote Catholic values in various settings.  

Bioethics 

This program examines ethical issues surrounding healthcare, particularly as they relate to Catholic beliefs. Graduates can guide ethical decision-making in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare institutions.   

This list is not exhaustive, and Catholic master's programs are available in many other fields, such as counselling, music ministry, and nonprofit management, all infused with a strong Catholic perspective.  

The Advantages of Online Programs  

For many individuals, especially those who work or have family commitments, the flexibility of online Catholic graduate programs is a significant advantage. These catholic masters programs allow individuals to learn at their pace from the comfort of their homes. Online catholic graduate programs often cater to working professionals and offer asynchronous learning formats that enables students to complete coursework around their existing schedules.  

The Importance of Accreditation  

When choosing a Catholic master's program, it's important to ensure the program is accredited by a reputable accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation ensures that the program meets academic standards and ensures the value of your degree.  

Beyond the Classroom  

While the academic rigor of Catholic master's programs is essential, the experience goes beyond the classroom. Many programs offer opportunities for spiritual growth and community engagement. This may include online retreats, virtual prayer groups, and connections with faculty and fellow students who share your faith journey.  

Investing in Your Future  

Ultimately, pursuing a Catholic masters program is an investment in your future and the future of the Church.  It promotes intellectual growth, spiritual development, and equips you with the tools to serve your community in meaningful ways. As you being on this journey, remember, it's not just about acquiring knowledge; it's about deepening your relationship with God and using your gifts to build a stronger, more vibrant Church community.  

Taking the Next Step  

If you're considering a Catholic master's program, research institutions and programs that align with your preferences, interests and career goals. Most universities offering these programs have dedicated websites with detailed information on curriculum, faculty, and admissions requirements. Additionally, many Catholic dioceses and organizations offer financial aid and scholarships to support students pursuing graduate studies.  

By pursuing a Catholic master's program, you elevate your calling and embark on a rewarding path of intellectual and spiritual growth. If you are looking for an online catholic graduate program, choose St. Bernards School of Theology and Ministry. They provide various programs for individuals, it includes graduate certificates, master's, distance learning online education, and many more. Considering the catholic master's program, one can enroll online easily in the course. However, the institution also provides admission for individuals looking to study on campus.  

[kikotapasando]

Government of Sint Maarten Youth Health Care Closed May 10th

Government of Sint Maarten Youth Health Care Closed May 10th The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry VSA), would like to inform the general public, that the Baby Clinic and Youth Health Care (YHC) will be closed Friday, May 10th. YHC will resume regular services as of Monday, May 13th.  

[anti-death]

good news for women - february 2024

The EU has reached a historic agreement to protect women from different forms of violence. The new legislation will include improved access to justice as well as protection and prevention services across the EU. Member states will have to establish helplines and rape crisis centres to support victims, and ensure an easier reporting of crimes of violence against women and domestic violence –  including an option to report online. The law will also criminalise online violence, such as cyberstalking, cyber harassment and cyber incitement to hatred or violence. Once adopted, the new law will set common rules on the definition of these offences and related penalties. However, protections against rape lag behind as member states are divided on its legal definition.

Cambodia has spent $1.4 billion in assisting the poor and vulnerable people in the country since 2019, Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation Chea Somethy said on February 5, 2024. Speaking at the ministry’s annual conference, Somethy said to date, the government has offered a total of $1.4 billion in cash assistance to more than 1.43 million families and 360,000 pregnant women. The UN agency said the poverty rate in Cambodia had declined to 16.6 percent in 2022 from 36.7 percent in 2014, and that the number of poor people was halved from 5.6 million to 2.8 million.

On November 13, President Biden announced the first-ever White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, an effort led by First Lady Jill Biden and the White House Gender Policy Council. The $100 million will be used to invest early in “life-changing” work being done by women’s health researchers and startup companies that cannot get private support, Biden said.

“We will build a health care system that puts women and their lived experiences at its center,” she said. “Where no woman or girl has to hear that ‘it’s all in your head,’ or, ‘it’s just stress.’” Where women aren’t just an after-thought, but a first-thought. Where women don’t just survive with chronic conditions, but lead long and healthy lives.” In addition, the Initiative welcomes written comments and input, which can be directed to WomensHealthResearch@who.eop.gov (PDF or Word attachments only).

The World Health Organisation estimates that endometriosis affects around one in ten women during their lifetime—roughly the same as the proportion of the global population with diabetes. But whereas doctors understand why diabetes occurs and how to treat it, their understanding of endometriosis is languishing “30 to 40 years” behind. But things are starting to change. A clinical trial of the first non-hormonal, non-surgical treatment for endometriosis, started in 2023 in Scotland, is showing promising results. Dr Horne says that the trial, which he co-leads, grew out of closer examinations of how endometriosis lesions form. There is also a new tool being tested which would make diagnosis of endometriosis fast and easy.

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[tigerathleticmissionexperience]

The ETBU Baseball team departed Texas for the Dominican Republic on Sunday morning as a part of ETBU’s Tiger Athletic Mission Experience (TAME). This is the 17th trip as a part of the ETBU Athletic Department TAME initiative and second for Tiger Baseball, after the Tigers traveled to the Dominican Republic Rica in 2017. ETBU is partnering with Dominican Baseball Camp, as they will conduct free youth baseball clinics, conduct service in the local communities, various ministry activities, and play five games.

Graduate student Brett Wagner stated, “As we started the day off early this morning in the airport, we knew it was going to be a long day but a day that was worth it. As soon as we arrived in the DR we were greeted with a staff that acted like they already knew us and took us in with open arms as if we were family.

As soon as we arrived at the resort, we set out all of the clothing, shoes, bats, and backpacks that we were donating and then got settled into our rooms. Before dinner the team set out on a little expedition to the beach and this is where we were greeted by the community and got to see a whole different perspective and culture of the country. Locals would stop and engage with the team, asking us to buy their items or just to crack some jokes before dinner.

Once we ate dinner, it was time to visit a local church service. With heavy eyes and open hearts, the one thing stuck out to us the most was the pure happiness and joyfulness that these people had and it was an energy that fed into us. The Lord was moving in different ways than we were used to seeing, but no matter their surroundings, no matter who was around them, one thing never seemed to change, and that was the happiness they expressed.

We are looking forward to the upcoming days here in the DR and looking to make memories that will not only impact ourselves as a team but as well as those in the local community for Christ.”

[onwardop]

SDA opens S.Y. '22-'23, resumes in-person classes after two years

by Mel Christian Verona and Vinh Marco Tumang

Dominicans’ grand comeback is real!

After two years of distance learning, St. Dominic Academy of Pulilan, Inc. started School Year (SY) 2022-2023, Tuesday, August 16, which marked the SDA’s participation in limited to progressive in-person classes.

Themed “Transforming Dominicans for a Synodal Community: Journeying Together for a Christ-Centered Education,” the new school year is also known as Safe Delivery of Accessible, and Enhanced Learning Environment for Authentic, Transformative Education or the #SDAELEVATE.

Sr. Annaliza F. Hipolito O.P., the school’s new director/principal personally welcomed the students. She expressed her gratitude to the students and to their parents for choosing St. Dominic Academy of Pulilan Inc. In her welcoming speech, she also emphasized Faith, Hope, and Love as three of the most important things and reminded the students to always do their best as some things in life can only happen once.

Furthermore, to welcome students for this new academic year, programs and activities filled the first week of classes.

Supreme Student Council (SSC) officers prepared an opening salvo for the Dominicans which included song and dance numbers, spoken word poetry performances, and a music video.

Also, Campus Youth Ministry’s (CYM) Music Ministry serenaded the students with live band performances while the Dance Alliance Club members grooved to the beat with their TikTok dance performance.

Meanwhile, select Grade 12 students Carmella Dizon, Charles Bryan de Torres, Sean Paul Llave, and Therese Angelie Balagtas featured their daily routines for both face-to-face and online classes in their “Daily Life of a Dominican” vlogs.

Alongside the opening program, SSC officers held a “Campus Tour” for Grades 7, 8, and 9 students, with the transferees to familiarize them with the school and its facilities.

First week of classes centered on a three-day students' orientation with the first two days done in-person with their respective advisers.

A virtual orientation on the third day was held where the services of the Registrar, Library, Clinic, Prefect of Student Behavior Formation, and Campus Ministry Offices were explained. Finally, a training on the usage of Phoenix Aralinks CLE, SDA’s learning management system, for the Grade 7 students and the transferees also took place in the afternoon.

All said activities strictly adhered to minimum health and safety protocols such as handwashing, temperature checking, daily health monitoring, physical distancing, and disinfection among others to ensure the safe reopening of classes.

Week two of the school reopening is set to center on subject orientations and actual teacher instruction.

(Photos courtesy of Mr. Marvin L. Magnabihon, Mr. Joel B. Deala, and Supreme Student Council)

[thegnmsolution]

'Outdated': BC to amend laws, removing gendered & binary language

'Outdated': BC to amend laws, removing gendered & binary language British Columbia will be the first Canadian province to change provincial laws to remove outdated gendered and binary language, which will, according to officials, better reflect its diversity as well as improve access to programs and services. Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, Brenda Bailey, introduced the new legislation to “correct outdated language” by amending more than 2,300 instances of gendered and binary terms from 21 ministries across 210 provincial statutes. “Words have a powerful effect, whether written or spoken, and all British Columbians deserve to see themselves reflected in BC’s programs and services,” said Bailey. “We know that outdated language across government can exclude thousands of people. That’s why we’re taking action to replace these words with diversity, equity and inclusion at the top of our minds.” The Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2023, will — when approved — group together gendered and binary language changes “as a streamlined way” for government to correct and repeal the language. Terms such as “he/she” or “sister/brother” have been axed in exchange for “gender-neutral alternatives,” as have terms such as “chairmen” and “workmen.” “Trans and non-binary people, particularly youth, can be erased by laws that use only he and she,” said Adrienne Smith, litigation director at the Catherine White Holman Wellness Society trans legal clinic. “This change signals to those people that they are important, and that they are included and protected by the law.” The province already amended more than 1,400 instances of “outdated gendered and binary language” from provincial regulations. The move was announced on International Women’s Day, and despite officials reiterating it helps “all British Columbians see themselves in legislation,” many biological women express they feel — to use the province’s word — “erased.” Premier David Eby and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were respectively applauded and condemned on International Women’s Day for stating that “trans women are women.” "And with a disturbing rise in anti-transgender hate here in Canada and around the world recently, I want to be very clear about one more thing: trans women are women. We will always stand up to this hate — whenever and wherever it occurs," said Trudeau. In lockstep with the prime minister, Eby said, "Rather than amplify the hateful voices targeting trans people in the replies to previous posts, let me just say, on International Women's Day, and every other day of the year, trans women are women." Reid Small Reid Small Reporter (BC) Reid Small is a BC Reporter for the Western Standard and West Coast Standard based in the Vancouver Bureau. He has worked as a freelance photojournalist and in independent media. * Author email www.westernstandard.news/bc/outdated-bc-to-amend-laws-removing-gendered-binary-language/article_0c1ef06c-be98-11ed-be36-cb4f1a74be8f.html

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[icompletesports]

Spirit Of Warrior Unleashes Exciting Mixed Martial Arts Fighters In Lagos

10 entertaining international fights are expected to fire up the atmosphere at Muson Center in Lagos as the Battle of the Gladiators Mixed Martial Arts MMA showpiece takes centre stage.

The action packed championship organised by Akalaka Spirit of the Warrior promotion will come up on 28 January 2023 from 7PM. Gearing up to display some striking and grappling clinic in the co-main event are two lady warriors who are well versed in the MMA business.National Sports Festival 2022 gold medalist in judo Terlumun Doose of Nigeria faces Togolese striking sensation Cynthia Jibidar in an all ladies’ bantamweight affair that promises intense heat, doggedness and elegance.The main event in the men’s lightweight category throws up some Nigeria/Ghana jollof rivalry as Nigeria’s Black Panther Onem Richard squares up to his Ghanaian foe Richard ‘Boyka’ Asiedu. The Ghanaian champion would be angling to right the wrongs of last year’s March when he suffered a disqualification defeat to Cornell Thompson of Nigeria at the Akalaka 1 Streetfight contest in Ahoada, Rivers State.The promoter Dr Ebere Bernard, a Nigerian Army veteran and combat sports specialist, believes in focussing on grassroots development of youths in the sports where discovered local talents can be nurtured to systematically graduate into professional MMA fighters. “The promotion is focused on grassroots youth development which constitutes about 70% Nigeria population, with a target of grooming 200 MMA prospects every year across the country for the next five years.”

  Dr Bernard the Director of Youth Development in the Nigeria Mixed Martial Arts Federation, NMMAF, the latest federation to be granted full recognition by the Nigeria Sports Ministry, also added that the January 28 fight night at Muson Center was in line with the promotion’s values of using combat sports to tell the African story of pre-colonial and post-colonial struggles.Such struggle is also epitomised by 2015 African Games gold medallist in Greco Roman wrestling Nigeria’s Emmanuel ‘The Working Machine ‘ Nworie who braved various adversities while growing up as a kid before attaining professional status in MMA.The Working Machine will slug it out in the welterweight class with Daniel Appah ‘The Road Map’ in the Battle of the Gladiators while Ebenezer ‘Iron Fist’ Vincent and Geoffrey John The Skullcobra have got some old scores to settle in a lightweight battle.Vincent took down Geoffrey in the semi final of last month’s Spirit of the Warrior Akalaka 2 Streetfight which he eventually won at the Lagos National Stadium, however, Skullcobra disagreed with the judges’ decision on the day and promised to make it easier for the arbiters on January 28.Completing the main card is a potentially all action featherweight bout between Uchejim Onyeka of the Nigerian Army and Ghana’s Edmond Akhator.The Ghanaian could be on a revenge mission to Nigeria after losing to a reverse spinning elbow by Jackiel Ayana last year in Rivers State where Akalaka 1 Streetfight thrilled fight fans in Ahoada.https://www.completesports.com/spirit-of-warrior-unleashes-exciting-mixed-martial-arts-fighters-in-lagos/